Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Only Test Day 1 Highlights 20 Oct 2025
Match: Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2025 – Only Test
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Highlights Today: Zimbabwe enjoyed a strong start to the Only Test in Harare. Afghanistan were bowled out for 127 runs in just 32.3 overs during their first innings. Brad Evans was the star of the day, taking 5 wickets for 22 runs in just 9.3 overs. Blessing Muzarabani picked up three wickets, while Tanaka Chivanga took one.
In reply, Zimbabwe reached 130/2 in 38 overs by stumps on Day 1, taking a slender lead. Brian Bennett fell early, while Ben Curran remained unbeaten on 52. Nick Welch added 49 runs and Brendan Taylor stayed not out on 18. Both Zimbabwe wickets were taken by Ziaur Rahman.
Match Summary
- Toss: Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl.
- Afghanistan: 127 all out (32.3 overs)
- Zimbabwe: 130/2 (38 overs)
- Result: Zimbabwe lead by 3 runs at stumps, Day 1
- Player of the Day: Brad Evans (5/22)
Teams
Zimbabwe: Bennett, Curran, Welch, Taylor, Ervine (c), Raza, Tsiga, Evans, Ngarava, Muzarabani, Chivanga.
Afghanistan: Zadran, Malik, Shahidi (c), Gurbaz, Shah, Zazai (wk), Alam, Ashraf, Gurbaz, Yamin, Sharifi.
Head to Head in Tests
Matches Played: 4
Zimbabwe Won: 1
Afghanistan Won: 2
Form Guide
Zimbabwe: LLLLL
Afghanistan: WLLLW
Match Officials
Umpires – Adrian Holdstock, Nitin Menon
TV Umpire – A Boraine
Match Referee – Richie Richardson
Reserve Umpire – Percival Sizara
Match Number – Test No. 2604
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